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Camp Discovery Gr. 4-7 - Session 4

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Camp Discovery
For Children entering Gr. 4-7 in Fall 2018.

CAMP DISCOVERY IS ONLY OPEN TO AVON RESIDENTS!

This year due to the many snow days that the Avon Public Schools experienced, Camp Discovery will only run for seven, one-week sessions.

Each week there will be 2 planned field trips to somewhere different leaving at 9:00 a.m. and returning some days at 4:00 p.m.
3 afternoons a week (non-field trip days) will be spent swimming at Sycamore Hills Pool. On pool days, campers should bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen. While at camp, we'll have a wide variety of activities for you to choose from : participation in community based projects to support other users, sports, arts and crafts, and group games. Campers should bring a lunch, snacks, drinks and water bottle each day. Everything should be labeled with the camper's name. A backpack is recommended. No electronic devices are permitted - leave them home.


New this year! each camper will be given one tee shirt for the summer to be worn on field trip days.


The registration deadline for Summer Day Camps is the THURSDAY prior to the start of the session. Anyone registering after the Thursday deadline, will be charged the full amount and cannot report to camp until the TUESDAY of the session.

Program fees will not be pro-rated for any reason.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY

The Avon Recreation and Parks Department welcomes persons with disabilities in all programs and services. If you or your child require reasonable accommodations to a recreation program in order to participate, please indicate this when you register under the "Medical Information" section on your account and call the Recreation and Parks Department at least 3 weeks prior to the start of the program
at 860-409-4332.

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS:

MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS - Please indicate when you register your child if they have any Allergy/Medical information. Remember we are not part of Avon Public Schools and do not have access to your child's medical records or their medications. If you would like our staff to hold medication for your child (Epi-pen, inhalers), please email our office and make arrangements for a med plan to be put in place. Our staff is trained in First Aid/CPR and Epi Pen administration at our Summer Camp programs.

PARA-PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT - Support staff will only be available from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for our summer camp programs. Support for extended day programs will not be available.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE - Campers needing special assistance may be limited to the amount of programs they can attend dependent upon the demand for support services and staff availability. This policy will ensure that everyone who wants to participate will have an opportunity to take part in integrated, fun programs.








Camp Discovery
  • Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Extended day hours are listed below).
  • Camp is held at Pine Grove School.
  • The first field trip for this session is to Soarin Indoors in Manchester.
  • This indoor adventure course is made up of a low and high course that consists of challenge elements for campers to negotiate across.
  • The second field trip for this session is to Lake Compounce in Bristol.
  • Campers will enjoy thrill rides, roller coasters and water slides - more fun than anyone can experience in just one day!
  • Campers must provide their own lunch and transportation to and from camp.
  • There is a $20 camp discount for 3 or more children in the same family.
  • You CANNOT register for camp at Sycamore Hills Pool. It must be done online.

Extended Day Program - Session 4
  • Extended Day is available for an additional fee.
  • Extended day now has 3 options available:
  • Option A is 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
  • Option B is 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Option C is 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Children must be picked up promptly at 4:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. depending on which option you choose.
  • Fee for extended day is $20.00 PER option.

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